Carrageenan
What it is
A gum extracted from red seaweed.
What it does
It sets gels and binds water and meat proteins in canned and pouched foods. Paired with locust bean gum it gives a firmer, more elastic gel.
Where it’s used
Wet food: chunk-in-jelly, loaves and pates.
Treats: gel-based treats.
Supplements: gel and paste supplements.
Dry food and livestock feed: not typical.
Documents on request: Spec sheet, safety data sheet.
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